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Mercedes-Benz C

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,796 cc

5285 WAMOT history

5285 WA is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

5285 WA silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
153,818 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5285 WA
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
C
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

5285 WA was last recorded at 153,818 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,818 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,818 miles
  • 2025 – 150,650 miles
  • 2024 – 146,661 miles
  • 2023 – 142,682 miles
  • 2022 – 137,496 miles
  • 2021 – 131,612 miles
  • 2020 – 124,972 miles
  • 2019 – 116,146 miles
  • 2018 – 105,267 miles
  • 2017 – 97,162 miles
  • 2016 – 85,835 miles
  • 2015 – 72,949 miles
  • 2014 – 64,005 miles
  • 2013 – 51,232 miles
  • 2012 – 39,821 miles
  • 2011 – 33,000 miles
  • 2010 – 27,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,818 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear condensation build up in both rear lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 25 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,818 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    161771719345
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear condensation build up in both rear lights
  2. Fail153,818 miles (+3,168)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,818 miles
    Test number
    627042917200
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure bracket after 02 sensor insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear condensation build up in both rear lights
  3. Pass150,650 miles (+3,989)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,650 miles
    Test number
    460927407247
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake 18% efficiency. Minimum requirement 16% efficiency.
  4. Pass146,661 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,661 miles
    Test number
    285662037490
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail146,661 miles (+3,979)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,661 miles
    Test number
    555024466629
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass142,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,682 miles
    Test number
    893641866665
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail142,681 miles (+5,185)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,681 miles
    Test number
    761199893988
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass137,496 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    809003182607
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail137,496 miles (+5,884)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,496 miles
    Test number
    349174794338
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass131,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,612 miles
    Test number
    348835810389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail131,612 miles (+6,640)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,612 miles
    Test number
    469698419459
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator warning light on. Advise front brake pads check.
  12. Pass124,972 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    253901607410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail124,972 miles (+8,826)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,972 miles
    Test number
    752330286525
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass116,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    882514511214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  15. Fail116,146 miles (+10,879)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,146 miles
    Test number
    239638377185
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  16. Pass105,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    702727608874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail105,267 miles (+8,105)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,267 miles
    Test number
    999377879273
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass97,162 miles (+11,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,162 miles
    Test number
    608398366144
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn uneven
  19. Pass85,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    197292246754
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall damage
  20. Fail85,835 miles (+12,886)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,835 miles
    Test number
    278789543614
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre sidewall damage
  21. Pass72,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    697863965041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail72,949 miles (+8,944)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,949 miles
    Test number
    999792765041
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth.f s light.s broken
  23. Pass64,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    139815494082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,005 miles (+12,773)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    725805094002
    • Repaired at testFront Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
  25. Pass51,232 miles (+11,411)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    136081083486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,821 miles (+6,821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,821 miles
    Test number
    927452672064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  27. Pass33,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    187061381427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail33,000 miles (+5,859)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,000 miles
    Test number
    986051081088
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  29. Fail27,141 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    103764180400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteDamage to N/S/F sidewall
    • NoteO/S/F Fog lamp adrift
  30. Pass27,141 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    27,141 miles
    Test number
    944474580056
    • NoteDamage to N/S/F sidewall
    • NoteO/S/F Fog lamp adrift

Questions about 5285 WA

What vehicle is registration 5285 WA currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5285 WA on a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz C first used on 26 Mar 2007. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 5285 WA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5285 WA is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5285 WA?
The MOT on 5285 WA is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5285 WA done?
5285 WA was recorded at 153,818 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,889 miles a year.
Has 5285 WA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5285 WA has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 5285 WA ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 5285 WA find?
5285 WA passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both front 4mm, and 3 more.

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